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Contacts: Leroy Walker (lwalker@auburnmaine.gov) & Frank Pippin (fpippin@roadrunner.com)
Joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities: 2018-06-19
Structure: Town-appointed, volunteer with staff
Highlight of 2023: Our potato give-away was our biggest accomplishment. A tractor trailer truck load of 5 lb. bags of potatoes was given away to people in our community, mostly the elderly. The program was supported by the City of Auburn's Community Development Block Grant program, which allocated money to purchase deeply discounted bags of potatoes from a local grower for the benefit of those in need. Thousands of people participated in the program. We hope to repeat it again this year.
Age-Friendly Auburn's Initiatives and Accomplishments:
Community Supports and Health Services
Clothing Give-Away for needy and homeless
Potato Give-Away sponsored in part by the City of Auburn and Bell's Farm
Outdoor Spaces and Public Buildings
Received a grant for benches that were placed on the city's walking path for people to be able to rest.
Received a small grant to help to purchase pedal boats and a wharf at the Auburn Municipal Beach
Social Participation
Monthly meals held at no charge (donations accepted)
Purchase of a 15-passenger van for group transportation needs (trips)
Free annual Thanksgiving Dinner
New Year's Day party complete with sound makers, hats, and a pre-recorded ball drop at Noon.
Transportation (including promotion of active transportation)
Wheelchair charging stations at several locations throughout the City of Auburn
Purchase of a 15-passenger van for group transportation needs (trips)
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